More foreign banks have joined China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), bringing the total to four. Hong Kong-based HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, and Taiwanese bank Fubon Bank have integrated e-CNY into their platforms, allowing clients to transfer and withdraw the digital currency. Hang Seng Bank has even enabled personal banking customers to […]
At the GDEC 2023 conference, Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), criticized Bitcoin and similar digital currencies, questioning their viability as a form of money. Menon argued that private cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have failed as a means of storing value due to their volatility and use for speculation. However, […]
Hong Kong authorities have reported that 145 users fell victim to a scam by the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange Hounax, resulting in a loss of $18.9 million. The exchange claimed to be licensed and cooperated with legal financial institutions, but was listed as a suspicious platform by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission. Hounax allegedly used […]
Hong Kong authorities have reported that 145 users fell victim to a scam by the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange Hounax, resulting in a loss of $18.9 million. The exchange claimed to be licensed and cooperated with legal financial institutions, but was listed as a suspicious platform by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission. Hounax allegedly used […]
International banking giants HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have joined China’s digital Yuan pilot, marking a significant moment for foreign banks in the digital currency space. This move comes shortly after HSBC launched digital asset custody services. HSBC China customers can now access personal digital Yuan wallet services using their debit cards. They can seamlessly […]
International banking giants HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have joined China’s digital Yuan pilot, marking a significant moment for foreign banks in the digital currency space. This move comes shortly after HSBC launched digital asset custody services. HSBC China customers can now access personal digital Yuan wallet services using their debit cards. They can seamlessly […]
Executives from JPMorgan Chase and Apollo have announced plans for a tokenized ‘enterprise mainnet’ as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian pilot project. This collaboration aims to test the use of digital assets for investment and management of portfolios, automated portfolio rebalancing, and customization at scale. The new system has already processed […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the limited adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva has emphasized the need for guidance in implementing CBDCs to ensure safety, efficiency, and to counter fragmentation. Despite efforts to promote CBDC adoption, countries that have introduced CBDCs […]
Leading stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial has announced a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings, a major XRP holder, to enhance Web3 development and adoption in Japan. The partnership aims to prepare for the mainstream adoption of Web3 and blockchain technology in Japan. SBI Holdings will assist Circle in circulating the USDC stablecoin in the country […]
South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot program for deposit tokens based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative, led by the Bank of Korea and financial authorities, will enable 100,000 individuals to make purchases using deposit tokens issued by commercial banks. The move comes as CBDCs gain increasing attention, with 11 […]
